Intel Core i9-14900KS
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Apple M4 Max 14 Cores

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CPU Comparison Result

Below are the results of a comparison of Intel Core i9-14900KS and Apple M4 Max 14 Cores processors based on key performance characteristics, as well as power consumption and much more.

Advantages

  • More Total Cores: 24 (24 vs 14)
  • Higher Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 6.2 GHz (6.2 GHz vs 4.5 GHz)
  • Higher Technology: Second-generation 3 nm (Intel 7 vs Second-generation 3 nm)
  • Newer Launch Date: October 2024 (October 2023 vs October 2024)

Basic

Intel
Label Name
Apple
October 2023
Launch Date
October 2024
Desktop
Platform
Laptop
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CPU Architecture
Apple custom ARM architecture
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CPU Name
Apple M4 Max
i9-14900KS
Model Name
?
The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.
Apple M4 Max 14-Core
Raptor Lake Refresh
Code Name
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Foundry
TSMC
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Generation
M4 Max

CPU Specifications

24
Total Cores
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Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).
14
32
Total Threads
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Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.
14
8
Performance-cores
10
16
Efficient-cores
4
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Max Turbo Frequency
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Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.
4.5 GHz
3.2 GHz
Performance-core Base Frequency
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2.4 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency
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Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum E-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
2.6 GHz
6.2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency
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Maximum P-core turbo frequency derived from Intel® Turbo Boost Technology.
4.5 GHz
80K per core
L1 Cache
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2MB per core
L2 Cache
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36MB shared
L3 Cache
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LGA-1700
CPU Socket
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The socket is the component that provides the mechanical and electrical connections between the processor and motherboard.
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Intel 7
Technology
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Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.
Second-generation 3 nm
150 W
TDP
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100°C
Max. Operating Temperature
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Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.
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Memory Specifications

DDR5-6000
Memory Type
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Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.
LPDDR5X unified memory
128GB
Max Memory Size
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Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.
36 GB
2
Memory Channels
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The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.
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Max Memory Bandwidth
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Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).
410 GB/s
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Maximum Memory Speed
8533 MT/s

GPU Specifications

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External Display Standard
Thunderbolt / DisplayPort over USB-C; HDMI
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GPU Name
Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU
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Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Supported
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Max External Display Resolution
Up to four external displays: three 6K at 60Hz over Thunderbolt and one 4K at 144Hz over HDMI; or up to three external displays with one 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz over HDMI
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Video Decode
H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1; hardware-accelerated; frame rate not disclosed
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Video Encode
H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW; hardware-accelerated; frame rate not disclosed
Intel® UHD Graphics 770
Integrated Graphics Model
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An integrated GPU refers to the graphics core that is integrated into the CPU processor. Leveraging the processor's powerful computational capabilities and intelligent power efficiency management, it delivers outstanding graphics performance and a smooth application experience at a lower power consumption.
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Graphics Core Count
32
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Max Resolution
Up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 240Hz
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GPU APIs
Metal
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Media Engine
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW; AV1 decode
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Video Decode Engines
1
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Video Encode Engines
2
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ProRes Encode/Decode Engines
2

AI Specifications

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AI Engine
Apple Neural Engine with enhanced machine learning accelerators
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Neural Engine Core Count
16
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NPU Name
16-core Neural Engine
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NPU Performance
38 TOPS

Connectivity

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Bluetooth Support
Supported
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Bluetooth Version
5.3
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Wi-Fi Standard
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Interfaces and Ports

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Thunderbolt Support
Thunderbolt 5
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USB Version
USB 4 up to 120Gb/s
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USB4 Support
USB4

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 Single Core
Core i9-14900KS
2424 +9%
Apple M4 Max 14 Cores
2217
Cinebench R23 Multi Core
Core i9-14900KS
41714 +77%
Apple M4 Max 14 Cores
23511
Geekbench 6 Single Core
Core i9-14900KS
3280
Apple M4 Max 14 Cores
4021 +23%
Geekbench 6 Multi Core
Core i9-14900KS
25909 +12%
Apple M4 Max 14 Cores
23158
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Core i9-14900KS
2536
Apple M4 Max 14 Cores
2739 +8%
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Core i9-14900KS
30369 +29%
Apple M4 Max 14 Cores
23538
Passmark CPU Single Core
Core i9-14900KS
4934 +6%
Apple M4 Max 14 Cores
4634
Passmark CPU Multi Core
Core i9-14900KS
64472 +68%
Apple M4 Max 14 Cores
38361